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“Yes, he’s glued himself to the reception counter.” The glorious days of the reception walk in
“Yes, he’s glued himself to the reception counter.” The glorious days of the reception walk in
When Alex Morrison posted a tweet reflecting on a special part of life as a local journalist — the perils of the reception walk-in — he…
Behind Local News
Jun 17
Football, murder, politics and food: The local newsroom podcast winners
Football, murder, politics and food: The local newsroom podcast winners
Podcasts hosted by journalists in regional newsrooms around the UK were among the winners at the Publisher Podcast Awards this week.
Behind Local News
Jun 15
Scotsman ‘dares to be honest’ as it searches global subscribers
Scotsman ‘dares to be honest’ as it searches global subscribers
The Scotsman this week unveiled a new identity, drawing inspiration from arguably Scotland’s most famous poet.
Behind Local News
Jun 8
Award-winning portal helping bring public notices to younger audiences
Award-winning portal helping bring public notices to younger audiences
The local news media industry’s award-winning Public Notice Portal has hit the milestone of one million users, as new research shows that…
Behind Local News
Jun 7
Editor’s invite for PM to ‘try again’ after local journalists snubbed
Editor’s invite for PM to ‘try again’ after local journalists snubbed
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of doing a ‘hit and run’ visit to a local town, refusing to take questions from local…
Behind Local News
Jun 8
BelfastLive launches list of 35 under 35s doing amazing things in home city
BelfastLive launches list of 35 under 35s doing amazing things in home city
A local news website has doubled down on its promise to celebrate the city it reports on by launching a new list higlighting people under…
Behind Local News
Jun 9
Journalists team up to hear views of 5,000 voters before General Election
Journalists team up to hear views of 5,000 voters before General Election
Local newsrooms around the UK have teamed up to ensure the voices of regular voters are heard ahead of the General Election.
Behind Local News
Jun 17
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Behind Local News Weekly: Celebrating the joys of the reception walk in
Behind Local News Weekly: Celebrating the joys of the reception walk in
Plus what’s going on in local newsrooms around UK
Behind Local News
Jun 17
Behind Local News Weekly: The infected blood story isn’t over.
Behind Local News Weekly: The infected blood story isn’t over.
Plus: Rishi lets local media down in Belfast, NCTJ unveils new courses — plus the latest jobs from local journalism
Behind Local News
May 27
Behind Local News Weekly: The little boy’s name heard in Town Halls around the UK
Behind Local News Weekly: The little boy’s name heard in Town Halls around the UK
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Behind Local News
May 26
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